Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Emerson co-ops are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders. There is the potential to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of ways by exploring opportunities associated with your major and rotating through multiple departments.

Work assignments will rotate through the following areas based on the student’s level of academic achievement:

Engineering Lab – Exposure to a variety of products in our product line working closely with lab technicians and engineers to assist in conducting ‘hands-on’ feasibility studies of new product concepts or competitive evaluations. This will include learning to use a variety of lab equipment and gaining experience analyzing test data and presenting test results.

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) – Exposure to the latest computer-aided engineering technology working closely with designers, drafters, and engineers to assist in the design and development of new products.

Product Engineering – exposure to the new product development process working closely with product development engineers on new projects. This will include but is not limited to, engineering analysis, failure analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), etc. The student will gain an increased understanding of all the steps in the process to develop a robust product that meets the customer’s requirements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Conduct tests using various types of lab equipment.
Build circuit board prototypes using through-hole and surface mount technologies.
Create schematics and PCB layout used to design embedded circuit boards on CAD.
Learn “C” programming of microcontrollers.
Design, build, and test complete circuit boards.

Who You Are:

You engage frontline employees for input and evaluate their best ideas. You utilize analytical tools to help explore potential scenarios. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Ability to work full-time during the scheduled semester
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations
Previous work or project experience related to hardware and firmware
Experience with C, C++, and Python
Experience with circuit board design
Sophomore or Junior class status

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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Electrical Engineering Intern/Co-op

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